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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.